Manhattan Beer Slushie

An icy beer granita is the base for this grown-up slushie. If you like your drinks sweeter, go for a high-wheat-percentage bourbon; if you like them spicier, go with a high-rye-percentage bourbon. Either way, it goes down smooth.

Pale Ginger Shandy

A shandy is the classic combo of beer and lemonade. Spicy ginger syrup and tart lemon juice round out the hoppy ale, with an extra burst of bubbles from club soda. Add leftover ginger syrup to a bowl of berries for a simple dessert.